Post-Partum Perineal Mgmt

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Check Doctor’s orders, Kardex

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Gather equipment, wash hands, identify client.

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Provide privacy and explain procedure. Assess for pain. (administer analgesia, if needed)

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Position client on her side and examine there perineum for errythema, edeema, ecchymosis, hematoma, well approximated suture line, hemorrhoids, odor, amount of lochia, etc.

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Document and record